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General
Information
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ORGANISERS
AND
SCOPE
OF
THE
FAIR
The
2008
Lagos
International
Trade
Fair
is organised
by
the
Lagos
Chamber
of
Commerce
&
Industry.
The
Fair
which
is
staged
with
the
support
and
co-operation
of
the
Federal
and
the
State
Governments
will
cover
all
aspects
of
business
and
economic
activities
in
Nigeria.
It
offers
a
unique
exposition
for
manufacturers,
suppliers,
buyers
and
users
of
wide
range
of
goods
and
services
as
well
as
opportunities
for
investment
promotion.
The
Fair
will
focus
attention
on
its
theme
which
is:
"Promoting
the
Nigerian
Economy
for
Global
Competitiveness".
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VENUE
The
Fair
will
take
place
at
the
Lagos
International
Trade
Fair
Complex,
Lagos
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Badagry
Expressway
in
Lagos,
Nigeria
with
a
total
exhibition
space
of
over
530,000m'
(53
Hectares)
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DATE
Friday,
7th
-Sunday,
16th
November,
2008
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OBJECTIVES
OF
THE
FAIR
The
main
objectives
of
the
Fair
are
to:
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Promote revitalisation and diversification ofthe Nigerian economy;
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Promote Nigeria's non-oil exports;
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Promote accelerated development of commerce and industry;
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Promote Made-in-Nigeria products;
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Promote agriculture and agro-based industry;
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Spotlight the evolution of Nigeria's trade with the outside world;
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Direct attention to the role of private sector in the Nigerian economy; and
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Indicate prospects for foreign and local private investments in strategic areas.
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TARGET
AUDIENCE
It
is
anticipated
that
the
Fair
will
attract
over
750,000
visitors
within
and
outside
the
Country
including
businessmen,
investors,
customers,
top
government
officials
and
representatives
of
Nigeria's
important
trading
houses
?nd
those
seeking
joint-venture
partnership.
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EXHIBITION
IS
OPEN
TO
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Business
organisations
in
Nigeria;
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Oversea
Organisations
and
Governments;
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ECOWAS
Members
States;
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Diplomatic
Missions
and
Trade
Representatives;
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Federal
and
State
Government-owned
Companies;
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Agencies
and
Parastatals;
and
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Research
and
Educational
Institutions.
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WHY
YOU
SHOULD
EXHIBIT
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Lagos is the gate-way and commercial nerve centre of Nigeria. With over 120 million people, Nigeria is the largest market in Africa. Lagos is the hub of Nigeria's business and economic activities as well as the main port of entry.
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The Fair is an important regular business development aimed at special audience including professionals, businessmen and investors.
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The Fair is for Nigerian enterprises seeking wider access to internal markets and international companies and investors seeking joint-venture partners and markets for intermediate and capital goods in Nigeria and the ECOWAS community.
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RELATED
LINKS
Lagos
International
Trade
Fair
Specialised
Trade
Fair &
Solo
Exhibitions
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